Talking Space

The 'Talking Space' for the physical activity sector was established in May as an opportunity for people to come together in an informal setting to discuss issues of importance to them. The Talking Space has grown since then and there have been a number of topics discussed. Presentations and recordings from the sessions can be found below and contact us if you'd like to join.
Sport England Strategy discussion - 28 July 2020
Sport England's strategy consultation presentation (PDF, 473 Kb)
Active Travel discussion - 08 September 2020
Derby City Council's Moving Derby Forward presentation (PDF, 603 Kb)
Children and Young People discussion - 06 October 2020
Derbyshire County Council Public Health Insight (PDF, 349 Kb)
Street Games Insight (PDF, 816 Kb)
The challenges facing the leisure sector - 20 October 2020
Physical Activity and the Natural Environment - 03 November 2020
Forestry England and Mind blog
Forestry England and Mind have produced a blog to support people to be mindful in their movement, facilitating a connection with the natural environment as well as physical activity.
Physical Activity and the Natural Environment presentation (Powerpoint, 3.7 Mb)
By Dr William Bird, Intelligent Health
Derby Parks presentation (PDF, 2.8 Mb)
Positive Messaging during a Pandemic - 17 November 2020
Well for Winter presentation (PDF, 2.6 Mb)
from Andrea Kemp, Shift
Social Prescribing and Physical Activity
A whole system approach to walking
GM Moving - Walking presentation (PDF, 2.4 Mb)
GOGA Bassetlaw Befriending presentation (PDF, 214 Kb)

Stuart Batchelor
Strategic Director - Derbyshire
Active Derbyshire
- Telephone
- 07789 651450
- stuart.batchelor@activederbyshire.org.uk